The family of a grandfather charged with killing his son has demanded the old man be released from remand, saying his detention is giving them sleepless nights.
Francis Mwangi Karebe, 88, was charged in a Nyeri court on Monday with the murder of his 42-year-old son Simon Macharia Mwangi.
His family wants him released to go back home.
In a probation report presented in court, the family said it was willing to pay for Karebe's bond.
“They are willing to accept him back and more than willing to stand surety for him for his absence is causing them sleepless nights,” the report states.
Karebe allegedly committed the offence on the night of October 13 at Peter Ciira sublocation in Mathira East.
The accused denied the charges before High Court Judge Abigail Mshila who released him on a bond of Sh 500,000 with a surety of a similar amount.
Karebe was warned against interfering with witnesses and ordered not to engage in any criminal activities until the case is heard and determined.
“If you breach any of these terms, then you will go to remand,” Mshila said.
The hearing of the case was set for February 10, 2020 with a mention on December 11.
The probation report said Karebe and Mwangi had disagreed and engaged in an altercation but no one thought that it would turn tragic.
It was not the first time they were engaged in such an altercation, the court was informed.
The report stated that the man and his son’s relationship was strained as the victim was an alcoholic.
The octogenarian, the report says, is a peace lover and a mediator in his village and was struggling with blood pressure.
He lost his wife five months ago and lived at home under the care of one of his daughters-in-law.
The court granted the bond after the probation report stated the family and the community where he came from have no problem with him returning home.
